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OLT SSGS812 Assembly Manual

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Stock Code: SSGS812-Metal
Thank you for purchasing
an 8x12 SunShed Greenhouse
Buidling from Outdoor Living
Today. Please take the time to
identify all the parts prior to
assembly.
Safety Points and Other Considerations
Our products are built for use based on
proper installation and normal residential
use, on level ground. Please follow the
instruction manual when building your
shed and retain the manual for future
maintenance purposes.
Some of the safety and usage measures you may wish to consider include:
-snow load ratings vary by geographical location. If heavy or wet snowfall occurs, it is advisable to sweep
the snow off the roof(s).
-if the product is elevated, any structural and building code requirements are solely the customer's
responsibility, and should be abided by.
-in high or gusty wind conditions it is advisable to keep the structure securely grounded.
-have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws, doors, windows and parts are tight.
Customer agrees to hold Outdoor Living Today Partnership and any Authorized Dealers
free of any liability for improper installation, maintenance and repair.
In the event of a missing or broken piece, simply call the Outdoor Living Today Customer
Support Line @ 1-888-658-1658 within 30 days of the delivery of your purchase. It is our
commitment to you to courier replacement parts, free of charge, within 10 business days of
this notification. Replacement parts will not be provided free of charge after the 30 day grace
period.
Toll Free 1-888-658-1658
8x12 SunShed Greenhouse
Building with Metal Roof
Assembly Manual
www.outdoorlivingtoday.com
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Revision #1.12
February 8, 2022
sales@outdoorlivingtoday.com

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  • Page 1 Revision #1.12 February 8, 2022 8x12 SunShed Greenhouse Building with Metal Roof Assembly Manual Stock Code: SSGS812-Metal Thank you for purchasing an 8x12 SunShed Greenhouse Buidling from Outdoor Living Today. Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly.
  • Page 2 What to do before my Shed arrives? • Become familiar with this assembly manual and determine if you can complete the project yourself or will require a professional contractor. • One helper is recommended to assist in constructing your shed. It generally takes two people over two days to assemble a shed.
  • Page 3 Foundation Types for 8x12 Garden Shed 96” 96” 136 1/2” 136 1/2” Completed Foundation Concrete Foundation Floor Frame Concrete Slab Foundation: - Slab must be at least the same size as assembled floor frame (136 1/2” x 96”) or larger. - 6”...
  • Page 4 Thank you for purchasing our 8x12 SunShed Greenhouse Building. Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly. A. Floor Section D. Roof Section 3 - 45 1/2” x 75” - Floor Joist Frames (Interior Joist Unattached) Battens 3 - 45 1/2”...

  • Page 5: Hardware Kit

    8x12 SUNSHED - METAL ROOF - HARDWARE SHEET Hardware Kit (Provided) x 36 1/4”x 2” 300 pcs 2 1/2” Metal Roof Screw 174 pcs 2” 1/4” Nut Driver 1 1/2” 550 pcs 26 pcs 2” Finishing Black Headed 1 pcs 1 1/4” 541 pcs Square Drive Bit 55 pcs...
  • Page 6 Regular Maintenance & Tips to prolong the life of your shed. Before/During Assembly: 1.) Paint each face and edge of your plywood floor with a latex exterior paint. 2.) Caulk wall seams if gaps appear. 3.) Caulk around window framing. 4.) Caulk perimeter between floor plywood and bottom wall plate.

  • Page 7: Floor Section

    Exploded view of all parts necessary to A. Floor Section complete Floor Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. Note: Floor Footprint is 96” wide x 136 1/2” deep. Plywood Floor Plywood Floor Large (3) Small (3) Floor Joist Frames Small (3) Floor Joist Floor Runners (10)
  • Page 8 Attach each large and small floor joist Lay out completed Floor Joist Frames as frame together with 6 - 2 1/2” screws per illustrated. There are 3 larger and 3 smaller section. Frame Sections. The Footprint for the floor when attached together will be 96”...
  • Page 9 Foundations Note: The floor will be flipped over and floor runners will sit on your foundation. It is important to note that having a level foundation is critical. Choosing a foundation will vary between regions. Typical foundations can be concrete pads or patio stones positioned underneath the floor runners.
  • Page 10 Exploded view of all parts necessary to B. Wall Section complete Wall Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. Solid Walls (4) Top Plates (2) (tall side) Gable Walls (2) Angled Wall Wall Extendors (5) Extendors (2) Top Plates (2) (short side) Door Header...
  • Page 11 Important: Pilot hole ALL 2x3 Wall Studs with 1/8” drill bit prior to screwing. This will make it much easier to attached together. Pilot Bottom Wall Plate Hole Plate first. Starting with Solid Wall Panels, carefully lay panel face down. Position and attach Wall Plate (1 1/2”...
  • Page 12 2x3 wall framing flush with floor framing. Position rear Solid Wall on plywood floor. Butt both vertical wall studs of side and rear walls together and attach with 3 - 2 1/2” screws. Screw at the bottom, middle and top of stud to secure. Vertical Wall Studs.
  • Page 13 Note: We recommend you wait to caulk in siding install the windows last, so they don’t channel on both get damaged during construction. sides of window. caulk in siding gap at top. Requires a large amount. Locate Window Inserts for Regular Window Walls. Before installing, dab caulk in siding channel on both sides of window opening.
  • Page 14 Wall panel will sit flush with floor framing at front of shed. Front Side Wall Panel will sit flush with floor framing in corner when positioned correctly. Position Rear Side Double Window Wall on floor. Position and secure Wall Panel studs together as per Step 16. Locate and position remaining Double Window Walls on floor.
  • Page 15 Place 2nd Window Wall Panel in front and attach as per Position and attach Narrow Wall Panel to left side wall stud Step 16. Install Window Insert with 3 - 2 1/2” screws as per Step 16. Note: Narrow Wall is 73” as per Step 19 .
  • Page 16 Confirm 32” wide Door Opening at bottom. Angle screws into perimeter Floor Joists. Advice: Prior to fastening walls and installing rafters, take time to confirm your walls are level, square and plumb. Measure diagonal at top and bottom of walls corner-to-corner. This should be approximately 159 3/4”.
  • Page 17 Screw vertical framing of corner extendors together wtih 2 - 2 1/2” screws. Locate and position an Angle Extendor Wall on the rear wall of Sunshed. Align once again so 2x3 frame lines up with previously installed Wall Extendor and regular wall panel. When correctly in place, secure with 3 - 2 1/2”...
  • Page 18 Top Plates should be flush 22 1/2 degree angle with inside of wall framing. follows angle of wall. When properly positioned, attach by screwing down into top wall framing with 4 - 2” screws. Next, attach the Side Top Plates (1 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 65 3/4” - 33 3/4 degree cut down edge) to high wall side.
  • Page 19 1/2” below framing Attach Horizontal Wall Extendor Braces (3/4” x 3 1/2” x 30”/60”/71 1/2”) to Framing of Top and Bottom walls 1/2” below extendor wall framing. Start with High Wall Side and attach 71 1/2” and 60” long pieces with 10 - 1 1/4” screws per piece. Alternate screws into both pieces of framing. Complete Front and Rear walls (60”...
  • Page 20 C. Rafter Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete Rafter Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. Ridge Boards Long (2) Short (2) Metal Ridge Board Connectors (2) Long Roof Rafter (9) Short Roof Rafter (9) Gussets (3) Polygal Support Cleats (12) Soffits (4)
  • Page 21 Ridge Boards Locate 9 Rafters, 2 Soffits and completed Ridge Board. Lay out on level ground as shown to the right. Double up Rafters as illustrated. Screw doubled up Rafters together with 3 - 2 1/2” screws per piece. Note: completed rafter section will be flipped over in Step 43.
  • Page 22 Slide Bottom of Ridge Board into notch of gable. gable notch Starting with the Short Rafter Side, lift and flip completed section over so Soffit is facing down. Slide rafter up on gable framing until bottom of Ridge Board slips into gable notch. Position rafters so they sit evenly on Gable framing from side to side.
  • Page 23 Offsetting Metal Ridge Board Connectors. Where Ridge Boards meet, press together and secure with 12 -1 1/4” screws. In addition, place 4 - 1 1/4” screws into any of the remaining Metal Ridge Board Connectors holes. Complete both sides. Important: If Gable framing does not line up with Rafters, remove temporary 2”...
  • Page 24 With Gusset correctly positioned, attach to Rafter with 4 - 2” screws per side. Use a level to check for square. Pilot hole end of Gussets to prevent splitting. Complete installation of remaining Gussets. 1/4” gap Further secure Cleats with 2 - 1 1/4” screws. Important: Drill pilot holes to prevent splitting!
  • Page 25 D. Roof Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete Roof Section. Polygal panels shown later. Identify all parts prior to starting. Metal Ridge Caps(3) Metal Roof Panel Long 43” (4) Foam Enclosures (several pcs) Polygal Panels (6) Metal Roof Panel Short 41”...
  • Page 26 Batten Spacers 13 3/4” Long Locate Batten Spacers Long (3/4” x 1 1/2” x 13 3/4”). Place 1 spacer below each Batten lengthwise along outside Rafter. Attach each Spacer to Outside Rafter with 2 - 1 1/4” screws per spacer (4 total). Flush with Batten Spacer.
  • Page 27 Short Roof Side 13 1/2” Batten Spacer Position first row of Outside Roof Battens (3/4” x 3 1/2” x 48 1/4”) and Middle Roof Battens (3/4” x 3 1/2” x 45 1/2”) on short roof side and attach as per Steps 55-56. Attach Batten Spacer Short (3/4”...
  • Page 28 Approximately 4” of overhang. Overhang the Metal Roof Panels past the Battens on sides by approximately 1”. Adjust pan- els side to side to schieve desired width. Overall width past the Battens can vary from 1”-3” depending on your preference. The overhang over the side of the shed will be set by the Metal Roof Hangars, but should be approximately 4”...
  • Page 29 Important: Remove Metal Roof Hangars Before fully fastening Metal Roof Panels down, remove the Metal Roof Hangars and insert Foam Enclosures between Metal Roof Panels and Battens at the bottom of the roof. Enclosures will prevent moisture and unwanted bugs, etc from entering your shed through here. Screw into center of Roof Battens Using 6 - 2”...
  • Page 30 Locate Foam Enclosures for Metal Roof. Insert Foam Enclosures between lowest Batten and Metal Roof Panels. Attach Roof Panel to lowest batten with 6 - 2” Metal screws. Locate remaining Foam Enclosures for Metal Roof and Metal Ridge Caps (60” long). Place Foam enclosures at the top of the roof panels.
  • Page 31 Installation of 6 Polygal Panels is next. Start by removing protective plastic layer from each panel. Exterior/interior side of protective polygal film is printed on film, be sure to note the side and install accordingly. Slide panel up between rafters so it rests on Polygal Support Cleats. From the inside, carefully slide end of Polygal Panel underneath roof.

  • Page 32: Miscellaneous Section

    E. Miscellaneous Section Exploded view of all parts necessary to complete Trim Section. Identify all parts prior to starting. Angle Cut Facia (2 Short pcs) Angle Cut Facia (2 Long pcs) Horizontal Gable Above Door Trim Trim (4) Vertical Door Trim Dutch Door with Hardware Vertical Corner...
  • Page 33 Attach Bottom Skirting (1/2” x 4 1/2” x 45 1/4”) around the base of the shed. Skirting will hide floor framing. Gaps on outside of the front and rear walls will be covered by Wide Trim pieces later. Start with side pieces first and attach with 4 - 1 1/2”...
  • Page 34 Align and attach both Narrow and Wide Trims in each corner. Starting with a Narrow Trim (1/2” x 2 1/2” x (2 Short Wall @ 79”) & (2 Tall Wall @ 88”)), align tight underneath Soffit and Rafter. Position flush with Filler Trim so Wide Trim will cap it when attached in Step 76.
  • Page 35 87” Rear Wall Narrow Trim Attach remaining Narrow Wall Trims where wall panels come together and leave a seam. Note: the Narrow Trim is 79” long on the Short Wall Side, 88” long on the Tall Wall Side, and 87” on the Rear Wall.
  • Page 36 Important: Drill pilot holes with 1/8” drill bit prior to securing Temporarily positioned Interior with screws to prevent wood Vertical Door Stop to help splitting. On 3/4” screw, drill align Interior Barrel Bolt. shallow pilot hole only. 2” Screws 3/4” Screw Attach Door Handle and Exterior Black Drop Latch to door.
  • Page 37 Align and attach remaining Ridge Caps (3 1/2” wide) over Double Rafters as per Steps 86 & 87. Edge of batten Edge of batten Attach Facia Nailing Strips (3/4” x 1 1/2” x 34”) to the underside of Battens using 3- 1 1/4” screws per piece.
  • Page 38 Attach Long Front and Rear Facia (3/4” x 3 1/2” 78 3/4”) to battens and Outside Ridge Cap edge with 10 - 1 1/2” finishing nails and 2 -1 1/2” screws. Use screws where Outside Ridge Cap and Facia meet. Once again, Line Facia up so it is aligned with rafter ends. Do a dry run with Front, Rear and Side Facia to confirm correct positioning prior to attaching.
  • Page 39 Angle cut on 1 end Locate Horizontal Gable Trim Attach both the Horizontal Door Trim (1/2” x 4 1/2” x 85 1/2”) for both front and (1/2” x 2 1/2” x 32”) and Horizontal Narrow rear of shed. Wall Trim (1/2” x 2 1/2” x 8 3/4”) with 4 and 2 finishing nails.
  • Page 40 Locate 1 Long Potting Shelf and 1 Leg. Position shelf in corner tight against wall framing. While supporting the shelf, attach shelf with 2 1/2” screw. Place leg underneath shelf and attach to inside shelf frame and wall framing as illustrated above with 2 1/2” screws. 100.
  • Page 41 Outdoor Living Today Flower Box Assembly Instructions Exploded Side Trims (D) View Front Trim (C) End Caps (B) 1 1/4” Parts Lists: Nails (G) A - Base, Rear & Front Box Frames (3pcs) 3/4” x 5 1/2” x 23” B - End Cap Frames (2pcs) 3/4”...
  • Page 42 Congratulations on Completing your 8 x 12 Sunshed! Note: Our buildings are shipped as an unfinished product. If exposed to the elements, the western red cedar lumber will weather to a silvery-gray color. If you prefer to keep the cedar lumber looking closer to the original color, we suggest that you treat the wood with...